Cornish raised, state-educated, global business wise and South West London living celebrate my creativity through fusion. Combined with a sense of curiosity, wonder, community spirit and justice brings wisdom, balance, compassion, heart and fun to my art.

The depth of engagement combines the personal energies of the viewer, the painting and myself. Feelings vary and can range from colourful appreciation to surprise, thoughtful to inspirational or playful to magical. Maybe the Cornish Pixie’s magic comes through giving deep inner profound insights. My intention is that every viewer gains something on their journey to discover their pure potential and their own unique nature. ENJOY.

I am Jan Stevens, a self taught artist and member of the National Acrylic Painters Association. I have a computer science degree plus qualifications in photography and garden design. I delight in expanding my experience by working with fellow artists and college tutors from institutions such as Christies and West Dean College and the West London Artists Group.

My first love is water based painting of abstracts. My contemporary paintings are inspired by my life’s experiences, nature, space, fun and everyday simplicity in our World.

Every viewer’s experience and emotions can be different depending on their perception of the colours and shapes. I wish viewers to arrive at their own interpretation. I love exploring the new and unusual, while enjoying the traditional and familiar.

I intend to produce and show paintings that through the viewers enjoyment inspires us all to consider alternatives, ask questions and arrive at new ideas that result in appreciation of all things, views and people in this World. I hopes these new ideas can create a way of living an effortless and happier life for everyone.

My paintings are on paper or canvas with acrylic or watercolour paints. I can work on several paintings at the same time, once I discover a style that fascinates me. With intentions of appreciation and happiness, I allow the paintings to take on a life of its own. Applying paint with brushes, rollers, pouring or spraying it on, the first application is often applied in an wide sweeping easy movement. Once dry, the finer focused details are added often with rigger brushes. Tape and credit cards are used to get a sharp edge if required.

I aim to give and support the art world including other artists, charities, galleries and museums.

The latest publication of WHO's WHO in ART, 37th edition is out now, Page 687 for Jan Stevens. From Morven Press.

Jan Stevens going to NAPA exhibition in The Crypt Gallery, St Ives in Cornwall 1-14 July 2017
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Jan Stevens – Contemporary Abstract Artist

As an artist, I set the intention to discover my unique essential nature by being experimental and creative while inspiring others to discover their pure potential and true nature.
I enjoy water based paints, finding them easy, flexible to use while creating interesting blended effects. Inspired by space, connectivity, freedom, light and nature, my aim is to generate feel good factors of appreciation and vitality.

Three components contribute to appreciating art - your world, my world and the painting. Each one adds personal energy and experience to the outcome.
The outcome - anything from simply loving the patterns and colours to deep profound insight, the choice is ours.